Ferris State Bulldogs football

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The Ferris State Bulldogs football team represents Ferris State University, located in Big Rapids, Michigan, in NCAA Division II college football.

Ferris State Bulldogs
First season1900 (1900)
Athletic directorSteve Brockelbank
Head coachTony Annese
13th season, 132–21 (.863)
StadiumTop Taggart Field[1]
(capacity: 6,200)
Year built1957
LocationBig Rapids, Michigan
NCAA divisionDivision II
ConferenceGLIAC
Claimed national titles2 (2021, 2022)
ColorsCrimson and gold[2]
   
WebsiteOfficial website

The Bulldogs, who began playing football in 1900, currently compete as members of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Ferris State's home games are played on campus at Top Taggart Field.

Ferris State has won two national championships at the Division II level (2021 and 2022).

Conference history

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Championships

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National championships

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Year Association Division Head coach Record Opponent Result
2021 NCAA (2) Division II (2) Tony Annese 14–0 (7–0 GLIAC) Valdosta State W, 58–17
2022 14–1 (5–1 GLIAC) Colorado Mines W, 41–14

Rivalries

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Davenport

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The Calder City Classic is the name given to the Davenport–Ferris State football rivalry. The winner of the game receives the Calder City Classic trophy, with the series and trophy named for Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids. The first game played under the Calder City Classic name was the 2024 match-up.[3] Every third game in the series will be held at a neutral site in Grand Rapids.[4]

Grand Valley State

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The Anchor–Bone Classic is the name given to the Ferris State–Grand Valley State football rivalry. The first Anchor–Bone Classic was played in 2003 while the overall series dates back to 1972. The winning team receives the Anchor–Bone Trophy. Heading into the 2024 game, Ferris State leads the overall series while Grand Valley State leads the trophy series 14–11.[5]

Top Taggart Field

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Top Taggart Field
Location1215 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, Michigan
Capacity6,200
Opened1957

Top Taggart Field is an American football stadium located in Big Rapids, Michigan with a seating capacity of 6,200. Located on the campus of Ferris State University, it is the home venue for the Ferris State Bulldogs football team. The stadium is named after W. C. "Top" Taggart, a former halfback for the Bulldogs and the program's first official head coach.[1] Top Taggart Field features the Wheeler Pavilion, a three-story facility located on the stadium's west side that features club rooms, media rooms, and a ticket office; construction began in 2001.[6]

On August 29, 2024, university president Bill Pink announced plans to construct new residence halls that will wrap around the stadium behind the north end zone. The residence halls are expected to open in August 2026.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Top Taggart Field". ferristatebulldogs.com. Ferris State Bulldogs. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Colors – Ferris State University". Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  3. ^ "Ferris State and Davenport Universities announce the Calder City Classic". Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]]. September 26, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Champion, Brandon (September 26, 2024). "Calder City Classic: Ferris State, Davenport announce new football rivalry". Mlive.com. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Anchor-Bone Classic History. Here's Every GVSU Vs. Ferris State Score". FloSports. October 23, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Wheeler Pavilion". Ferris State Bulldogs. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ferris State planning residence hall attached to football stadium to provide unmatched student experience". Ferris State University. August 29, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
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